Sunday, September 27, 2015

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

AFFORDABLE ROOT
CANAL DENTIST: LAKE LANIER SMILES

“You need a root canal treatment”…”NOO!” The words most
patients dread. Contrary to this, modern root canal treatment procedures are comfortable
once numbed well during the appointment. Root canal treatment must be conducted
once an inflammation or infection is detected inside and around the tooth.

CAUSES FOR ROOT
CANAL TREATMENT

1.Deep decay spreading into the nerve
of the tooth.

2.Deep filling of a tooth

3.Trauma to the tooth

4.Fracture or crack or chip in the
tooth

5.Intentional treatment in some cases
like supraerupted teeth

STEP BY STEP ROOT
CANAL PROCEDURE

1.The tooth is numbed by local
anesthesia

2.Tooth is isolated with Rubber sheet
called Rubber dam

3.All the decay is removed

4.A small access opening is done to reach
the inside of the tooth.

5.Hand and machine files are used to
clean the inside of the tooth

6.The cleaned space is filled with
rubber like material called Guttapercha

7.The access is closed with permanent
filling

8.Most of the root canal treated teeth
needs crown for protection from fracture

WHY SHOULD I GET
ROOT CANAL DONE

1.Restore Chewing capacity

2.Can have your own tooth with
sensations

3.Prevents other teeth/ adjacent teeth
from shifting

4.Preserve the natural position or appearance

5.Restores your smile

WHAT IS THE COST FOR
A ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

The cost of
the root canal treatment varies based on the location of the tooth and how
complex the tooth canal system is. At
Lake Lanier Smiles we accept most dental insurances and use the insurance
benefits for the treatment.

For
Non-Insured patients, Lake Lanier Smiles offers good discounts for root canal
treatments. Special prices for root canal treatments are as follows.

FRONT TEETH ROOT CANAL TREATMENT: $499 (Regular Price: $800)

PREMOLAR TEETH ROOT CANAL TREATMENT: $599 (Regular Price: $900)

MOLAR TEETH ROOT CANAL TREATMENT: $699 (Regular Price: $1000)

POST OP INSTRUCTIONS AFTER ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

1.Do not chew hard food on the root
canal treated tooth until a crown is placed.

4.Discomfort/ slight pain can be
managed after the treatment with OTC pain medicines.

5.If antibiotics are prescribed, then
take them as prescribed.

6.Please consult the dentist or call us
at 770-831-0559 if pain continues or swelling is seen.

FAQ'S ABOUT ROOT
CANAL TREATMENT

Q. What is Root Canal Treatment (RCT)?

A. Procedure
which removes the inflamed and infected tissue inside the tooth to replace with
a biocompatible material to save the tooth.

Q. Do Root Canal Treatments hurt?

A. Modern
techniques and equipment can safely and painlessly do Root Canal Treatments.
But some discomfort can be felt after the treatment and it can be taken care by
OTC pain meds.

Q. How do I know if a tooth needs RCT?

A. Dentist
will determine if a tooth needs RCT or not but some signs can tell if you need
a root canal treatment like severe pain, swelling, very tender to touch or
chew. BEWARE that some teeth might not have any symptoms. Lake Lanier Smiles
dentist will do the necessary tests to determine for sure if the tooth needs
RCT.

Q. Do I need a crown on Root Canal Treated
tooth?

A. Most
teeth with RCT does require Crowns to protect the teeth from fractures. In some
instances when the cavity is small or some front teeth might be ok without the
crowns.

Q. Do I need
an antibiotic before or after the RCT procedure?

A. Most
cases do not require antibiotics but swelling or severe infections might need
antibiotics. The dentist will determine based on the condition.

Q. Should I go the specialist for RCT
or my dentist can do?

A. The
dentists at Lake Lanier Smiles are trained for doing RCT successfully. Rare
instances in complex root anatomies, a specialist for Root Canal Treatment
called endodontist might be consulted.

Q. Is RCT always enough to save the
tooth?

A. Sometimes
if infection is large then a procedure called apical surgery might be
necessary.

Q. What is the success rate of the
RCTs?

A. Success
of a RCT depends on many factors including the stage of the infection, smaller
the infection higher the prognosis, extent of fracture, accessibility of the
root canals, age of the patient.

Q. Are RCT teeth weaker than my
regular teeth?

A. RCT tooth
gets brittle and can break but once covered with a crown is stronger than a
regular teeth.

If you have any questions about your
Oral Health or to make an appointment to see us, Call us at 770-831-0559 or
visit us at WWW. LAKELANIERSMILES.COM for Valuable Coupons and Specials. Our
prices are 30-50 % Off Regular Prices. Call Us before Noon and we will see you
the Same Day. We accept most insurances. We are conveniently located just off I-985
at 4965 Lanier Islands Parkway, Suite 105, Buford, Ga- 30418. LAKE LANIER SMILES provides
Affordable dental care with outstanding customer service to patients in Buford,
Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Cumming, Flowery Branch and surrounding areas.

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